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February 17, 2012
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (February 17, 2012) -- Northwest Territories Tourism has released their 2012/13 marketing plan.

February 15, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

February 15, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, entrepreneurs and small business owners are a crucial part of the Northwest Territories’ economy.  They are essential to creating an economic environment that is strong and diversified providing each region with opportunities and choices.

February 14, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

February 14, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight work this government is doing to support the mining industry.

February 14, 2012
News Releases

TUKTOYAKTUK (February 14, 2012) -- A traditional sealskin kayak constructed by the students of the Mangilaluk School is the newest display at the Tuktoyaktuk airport.

February 13, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

February 13, 2012 - Mr Speaker, I am happy today to update my colleagues on the huge increases in pelt prices seen at the first wild fur auction of the year.

February 10, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

February 10, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, mining forms a major piece of the economic foundation of the Northwest Territories. Before mining can take place, we rely on the work of prospectors and exploration companies to identify potential mineral development opportunities.

January 16, 2012
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (January 16, 2012) -- Wild fur pelt prices in the Northwest Territories have surged up to 135% at the first wild fur sale of the season hosted by Fur Harvester’s Auction Inc. in North Bay, Ontario on January 7, 2012. 

January 11, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Opening remarks of Deputy Minister Peter Vician (Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment) (check against delivery):

January 10, 2012
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (January 10, 2012) -- CBC’s newest television series, Arctic Air, will kick off tonight with a premiere screening event at Capitol Cinema in Yellowknife.

December 14, 2011
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

December 14, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, the mining, oil and gas sectors are literally the bedrock of the Northwest Territories economy.  These industries rely on modern, accessible geoscience information to make investment and land use decisions.

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